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Popcorn with Zenger: ‘Tenet’ is a beautifully crafted thriller that leaves viewers head-scratching – The Wilmington Journal
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Christopher Nolan has earned a reputation as one of the best filmmakers in the modern cinematic era. “The Dark Knight,” “Inception” and “Dunkirk” have earned accolades for heart-stopping cinematography, sound editing and [...]
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OP-ED: Advocate for a racial justice agenda at the U.S. Department of Education | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — With a new presidential administration, we have an opportunity to begin on the path to a strong recovery from the pandemic. But COVID-19 recovery cannot happen without education recovery. And true education recovery must focus on ensuring every child’s civil right to quality
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Attempted smear of Jill Biden, Black educators backfires | Afro
By Wayne Dawkins Special to the AFRO On Dec. 12, the Wall Street Journal published the commentary by Joseph Epstein, “Is there a doctor in the White House? Not if you need an M.D.”  Epstein, a former faculty member at an elite Midwestern University, offered condescending advice to Jill Biden, wife
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President-Elect Biden Challenged to Build a Diverse Administration | Chicago Defender
After enduring four years of an administration that looked like a single-race America, President-Elect Joe Biden is challenged to create a diverse administration. The stakes could not be higher. Biden is charged with bringing together a nation deeply divided. Washington, DC, politics is more
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COVID-19: SA tops 10 000 single-day cases, 166 more deaths
The health ministry said it would continue assessing whether people are adhering to the necessary COVID-19 health protocols and determine whether tighter restrictions should be implemented
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Bidders Take a Flyer on Debt-Ridden Air India – The Wilmington Journal
TAMIL NADU — A number of bidders — including the original owner — are vying to breathe new life into debt-ridden Air India. Over the years, the government-owned national carrier has accumulated debt of over [...]
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Pro-Trump Extremists Plan To Stage Armed Attacks At Statehouses Across The Country, FBI Memo Warns
In a recent memo the feds warned law enforcement in all 50 states that armed groups plan to stage an uprising if the 25th Amendment is triggered, deeming Trump unfit to lead. 
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Maryland Teen Becomes Junior Bull-Riding State Champion
13-year old Nicholas Jackson made history this week after becoming the new 2020 Junior Bull Riding Champion at the Junior World Bull Riding Finals in Texas.
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Iconic Actor and Noted Athlete Tommy 'Deebo' Lister, Found Dead in Marina Del Rey Residence - Los Angeles Sentinel
Known for his iconic character “Deebo” in the Cube Vision production series “Friday” Tommy Lister died on Thursday, December 10, 2020. Lister lived a colorful life, crossing entertainment lines as a pro-wrestler to a noted actor, the 275-pound performing artist was known as the “Gentle Giant,” to
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Yemen's rebels defiant as aid agencies fear US terror label - Black News Channel
By MAGGIE MICHAEL Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — Yemen's Iran-backed rebels on Monday dismissed the U.S. move to designate them a terrorist organization in the final days of the Trump administration while a leading aid agency warned such a designation would deal another 'devastating blow' to the
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OP-ED: Advocate for a racial justice agenda at the U.S. Department of Education - Black News Channel
By John B. King Jr. and Marc Morial The coronavirus has shined a light on how systematic racism, unequal access to opportunity, and disinvestments in low-income communities and communities of color have compounded inequities that have long existed in our country. Black and Latino Americans, for
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Debunked COVID-19 myths survive online, despite facts - Black News Channel
By AMANDA SEITZ and BEATRICE DUPUY Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — From speculation that the coronavirus was created in a lab to hoax cures, an overwhelming amount of false information clung to COVID-19 as it circled the globe in 2020. Public health officials, fact checkers and doctors tried to
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Fashion Designers Have Made PPE Fashionable | Dallas Weekly
CAPE TOWN, December 16 (ANA) – While grappling with a global pandemic, people seem to still find ways to adapt to what may be now known as the new normal. People are faced with both the reality and responsibility of wearing protective gear daily, in a bid to curtail the spread of the
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Border Security Alarm in India as Rising Number of Nepalese Enter with Indian ID – The Wilmington Journal
KOLKATA — As an increasing number of Nepali citizens are entering India with unique Indian identification cards, known as Aadhaar, authorities are concerned about a breach of security. “We are noticing an unusually large number [...]
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Bad to worse: Bheki Cele may face Parliamentary grilling for 'beach fiasco'
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Former police chief says mayor told him to lie about Daniel Prude investigation - TheGrio
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6 men indicted in alleged plot to kidnap Michigan governor - TheGrio
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Driving change in Sudan: Georgette Mulheir and the race to save 10,000 Babies
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“I Didn’t Choose My Family” Patti LaBelle Discusses Her Trump-Supporting Nephew-Son
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Leonard Roberts Exposes Ali Larter For Mistreatment On Set Of Heroes : “I Couldn’t Help Wondering Whether Race Was A Factor”
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Ingrid Macher Came Close to Death, and It Changed Her Life – The Wilmington Journal
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Coronavirus: Gorillas at San Diego Zoo test positive for COVID-19 | L.A. Focus News
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Rafer Johnson, Olympic champion - The Bay State Banner
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